Taylor Swift's film crew is receiving criticism from New Zealand conservationists for potentially disrupting the native habitat of the endangered dotterel bird while filming her music video.

According to Radio NZ, the "Bad Blood" singer's New Zealand film crew was approved to bring two vehicles on Bethells Beach on Nov. 23, but up to a dozen were used. Sandra Coney, Waitakere Ranges local board chair, was "disappointed" that the pop star's crew did not follow the rules set in place and credited the reasoning to the bird's habitat.

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MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 27: Taylor Swift and Ricky Martin at American Airlines Arena on October 27, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 27: Taylor Swift and Pitbull at American Airlines Arena on October 27, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 27: Taylow Swift and Dwyane Wade at American Airlines Arena on October 27, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rodrigo Varela/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

GREENSBORO, NC - OCT 21: Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert performs at a concert for adoring fans at the Greensboro Coliseum on October 21, 2015 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Steve Exum/LP5 Getty Images for TAS)

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 24: Recording Artist Tove Lo joins Taylor Swift on stage at The 1989 World Tour playing to a SOLD OUT Georgia Dome on October 24, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rick Diamond/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: Ellie Goulding and Taylor Swift perform onstage during the 1989 World Tour Live on October 17, 2015 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 03: Singer/Songwriters Taylor Swift and special guest Charli XCX perform onstage during The 1989 World Tour Live In Toronto - Night 2 at Rogers Center on October 3, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 02: Singer/songwriters Taylor Swift and Keith Urban perform onstage during The 1989 World Tour live in Toronto at Rogers Center on October 2, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 29: Taylor Swift performs with special guest Nelly onstage during the 1989 World Tour at Scottrade Center on September 29, 2015 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 26: Singer/songwriters Taylor Swift (L) and Mick Jagger perform onstage during The 1989 World Tour live in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena on September 26, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 26: Singer/songwriters Taylor Swift (L) and Leona Lewis perform onstage during The 1989 World Tour live in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena at Bridgestone Arena on September 26, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 25: Singer/songwriters Taylor Swift (L) and Steven Tyler perform onstage during The 1989 World Tour live in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena on September 25, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Shearer/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 09: Taylor Swift with special guest Wiz Khalifa at The 1989 World Tour Live In Houston at Minute Maid Park on September 9, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

SAN DIEGO, CA - AUGUST 29: Singer-songwriters Taylor Swift (L) and Avril Lavigne performs onstage during Taylor Swift The 1989 World Tour Live In San Diego at PETCO Park on August 29, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 24: Singer-songwriters Taylor Swift (L) and Natalie Maines of the band Dixie Chicks perform onstage during Taylor Swift The 1989 World Tour Live In Los Angeles at Staples Center on August 24, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/TAS/Getty Images for TAS)

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 08: Taylor Swift and Fetty Wap at CenturyLink Field on August 8, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Suzi Pratt/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 08: Taylor Swift, Russell Wilson and Ciara perform at CenturyLink Field on August 8, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Suzi Pratt/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

VANCOUVER, BC - AUGUST 01: Taylor Swift performs with special guests Nico and Vinz (R) during The 1989 World Tour Live at BC Place Stadium August 1, 2015 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 19: Taylor Swift and Sam Hunt perform during The 1989 Tour at Soldier Field on July 19, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 19: Taylor Swift performs with Andreja Pejic and Lily Donaldson during The 1989 Tour at Soldier Field on July 19, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 18: Andy Grammer and Taylor Swift perform during The 1989 Tour at Soldier Field on July 18, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 18: Taylor Swif tand Serayah McNeill perform during The 1989 Tour at Soldier Field on July 18, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 14: Taylor Swift and Jason Derulo perform onstage during The 1989 World Tour Live at Nationals Park on July 14, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13: Taylor Swift and Lorde perform onstage during The 1989 World Tour Live at Nationals Park on July 13, 2015 in Washington DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JULY 11: Nick Jonas and Taylor Swift perform onstage during The 1989 World Tour Live at MetLife Stadium on July 11, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/LP5/WireImage)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JULY 11: Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Taylor Swift, Uzo Aduba, Karlie Kloss, Behati Prinsloo and Gigi Hadid onstage during The 1989 World Tour Live at MetLife Stadium on July 11, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/LP5/WireImage)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JULY 10: Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift (R) performs onstage with The Weeknd during The 1989 World Tour Live at MetLife Stadium on July 10, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Larry Busacca/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JULY 10: World Cup Champions U.S. Women's Soccer National Team, Heidi Klum and Taylor Swift onstage during The 1989 World Tour Live at MetLife Stadium on July 10, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/LP5/WireImage)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JULY 10: Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage with Hailee Steinfeld, Gigi Hadid, Lily Aldridge and Lena Dunham during The 1989 World Tour Live at MetLife Stadium on July 10, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Larry Busacca/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 13: Taylor Swift performs onstage with musician Rachel Platten during The 1989 World Tour on June 13, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 12: Taylor Swift (R) performs onstage with Sydney Sierota of Echosmith during The 1989 World Tour on June 12, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 13: Taylor Swift performs onstage with actress Mariska Hargitay during The 1989 World Tour on June 13, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 06: Recording artist Taylor Swift performs with the band Little Big Town during The 1989 World Tour live at Heinz Field on June 6, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jason Merritt/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

DETROIT, MI - MAY 30: Musicians Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons and Taylor Swift perform on stage during the 1989 World Tour Live at Ford Field on May 30, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Larry Busacca/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

DETROIT, MI - MAY 30: (L-R) Model Martha Hunt, musician Taylor Swift, and model Gigi Hadid perform on stage during the 1989 World Tour Live at Ford Field on May 30, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Larry Busacca/LP5/Getty Images for TAS)

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"There are only two breeding pairs - only four birds - that have been there about 10 years, and they usually fledge only one or two chicks a year. There are only 1700 dotterals left in New Zealand. So it is a major concern for the board, and as a result we have a dotteral management framework which sets conditions for vehicles on the beach," Coney said, according to Radio NZ. "For instance, they can only go on a certain part of the beach, they can only go at a certain speed and there should always be someone walking in front of the vehicles to make sure there are no dotterals in the way."

Coney added, "There are very few filming applications turned down outright, but we do try and keep the number of vehicles to an absolute minimum, because of the wildlife risk. We really have to look after these birds."

Cherokee Films, the local production company behind Swift's New Zealand shoot, issued the following statement, obtained by BBC, and defended Swift, stating that she and her team were not at fault and that no birds were harmed.

"Taylor Swift and her management team were in no way at fault and did not do anything that violated permits or ordinances. Cherokee Films has a long history of responsible film shoots across Auckland, including Bethells Beach, where we have filmed many times. Our shoots have always been with the guidance and support of the relevant local authority - most recently Screen Auckland and Parks - and landowners. Cherokee Films were filming at Bethells Beach on Monday 23rd November where a base camp was set up on private land which allowed for access to the beach. We had permission from the landowners and paid a fee for use of the land. At all times the film crew adhered to the Dotterel protocol in guidelines provided about the dotterel nesting sites, and at no time were the film crew close to that habitat. No Dotterel were harmed. Our filming occurred outside of the Dotterel breeding area (as per referenced map which indicates the area and also the breeding seasons). Once on the beach, via the restricted access zone, the film crew presence was always in the hard sand area only - as per the permit. In acknowledgement of the concern this has added to those in charge of protecting local Dotterel population Cherokee Films will make a donation to the breeding program as we support your concerns."